Anil Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Kajol tweeted about Gandhi Jayanti

"Where there is love, there is life," wrote SRK. (Image courtesy:Shah Rukh khan)

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Bollywood stars remembered Mahatma Gandhi today

Today is bapu's 148th birth anniversary

PM Modi addressed the nation on swachhata today

It's Gandhi Jayanti and stars from film industry remembered the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his 148th birth anniversary. Celebrities have used words like 'non-violent,' 'great,' and 'simple' to define Mahatma Gandhi, who was fondly called Bapu. Actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Kajol and Ajay Devgn paid homage to Mahatma Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, on October 2, which is also known as Gandhi Jayanti. "Where there is love, there is life. Let's spread love and warmth the way Bapu would've liked us to," read Shah Rukh's tweet while Anushka Sharma wrote: "His greatness was and is about understanding this and speaking it out to millions. May you all find that greatness in you."

Born in 1869 in Gujarat's Porbandar, Mahatma Gandhi had his early political training in South Africa. His birthday is also observed as the International Day of Non-Violence. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in1948 by Nathuram Godse. Gandhi Ji is admired across the world for his nonviolent philosophy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed the nation at Rajghat today on Swachhata, also tweeted: